On Thursday, February 20th Loyalist College will host Skills Loyalist to provide secondary school students in grades 11 and 12 with an opportunity to compete in the following skilled trades categories:
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Sponsored by Trenval Business Development Corporation, the event will build awareness and excitement around the possibilities of a future career in skilled trades. Students participating will be from schools in the Hastings and Prince Edward District, Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District, Kawartha Pine Ridge District, and Limestone District School Boards.
Competitions will occur simultaneously throughout the day in the Sustainable Skills, Technology and Life Sciences Centre, and the Kente Building. Using Skills Canada standards, a panel of industry experts will judge participants on their performance, as well as a short interview. Students can win up to $1,000* in scholarship funds toward their Loyalist tuition.
“We are delighted to partner with local secondary schools to create opportunities to get their students excited about the possibilities of a career in the booming skilled trades industry,” said Loyalist College President Maureen Piercy. “As many high schools have scaled back their hands-on shop classes in the last decade, we have extended the number of events and incentives for them to experience skilled trades firsthand. We encourage students and their parents and teachers to join us for Skills Loyalist and to speak with our expert faculty about post-secondary options, including apprenticeships.”
| What: | Skills Loyalist Competition for High School students |
| When: | Thursday, February 20th 9:15 a.m. Competitions commence 3:30 p.m. Competitions conclude 4:00 p.m. Awards ceremony in the Alumni Hall |
| Where: | Loyalist College |
Loyalist College prepares students for a rewarding career by combining rigorous academic standards with hands-on training from industry experts. Programs range from apprenticeships and certificates to diplomas and post-graduate studies. Loyalist offers more than 65 full-time programs and 77 university transfer agreements around the world. Loyalist is committed to helping students find great jobs, as well as supporting and enhancing the economic and social development of all individuals in its communities.
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To schedule an interview or confirm media attendance at the event, please contact: Elysia Geen, Social Media Coordinator, Special Projects, Loyalist College (613) 969-1913, ext. 2621, egeen@loyalistc.on.ca